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West Side and Oak Park
A west-side trip from West Garfield Park to two long-standing Oak Park shops.
City Route · 3 stops · about 3.5 miles. The stops are spread across a city. Plan on a rideshare, bike, transit or a short drive between shops. What do route types mean?
The 3 stops
1. Out of the Past Records
A family-run West Side shop with a big 45 collection, dollar vinyl, and strength in dance, soul, hip-hop and jazz.
Tip: Closed Sundays. Ask about the 45s and the dollar bins.
4407 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60624
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday Closed 2. Val's Halla Records
A long-standing Oak Park shop with an expansive selection, special orders, turntable needles and live shows on a small stage in the back.
Tip: Check the events calendar for the in-store music series.
239 Harrison St, Oak Park, IL 60304
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM 3. Oak Park Records
A tidy Oak Park Avenue shop with a good used section, fair prices and an owner with years of experience.
Tip: Closed Sundays, and Oak Park street parking can be tight.
179 S Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday Closed
Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.
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